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Fuji TV Sues Ex-Executives Over Sexual Scandal Negligence

8/29/2025

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Fuji TV has filed a ¥5 billion ($34 million) lawsuit against former executives Koichi Minato and Toru Ota.
The lawsuit alleges negligence in investigating and preventing a sexual violence scandal involving Masahiro Nakai.
Fuji TV aims to hold the executives responsible for a portion of the ¥45.3 billion in losses reported by June 30.

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Fuji TV has filed a ¥5 billion ($34 million) lawsuit against former executives Koichi Minato and Toru Ota.
The lawsuit alleges negligence in investigating and preventing a sexual violence scandal involving Masahiro Nakai.
Fuji TV aims to hold the executives responsible for a portion of the ¥45.3 billion in losses reported by June 30.